Overview

Participants are shown how to select equipment, set up equipment and provide maintenance as well as following the safe procedures while shearing. The Course is accredited by British Wool Marketing Board.

Who is the Course for?

• Farmers involved in shearing sheep.

Course Content

Equipment/gear course

• Equipment selection & set up
• Motor maintenance
• Setting droppers and hand pieces
• Safety procedure while shearing

Cutter and comb grinding

• Maintenance & operation of the grinding machine
• Preparation of cutters & combs for grinding
• Practical grinding of combs & cutters

How to Apply

To apply for this course, please contact the Short Course Team whose contact details are given in the Fact File to the right. An application form will then be sent out to you.

Alternatively send an enquiry to the short course team.

Next Course Dates

• Courses take place in May (exact dates to be decided)